by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-science/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong computer science education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for computer science students.
What’s on this page:
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in computer science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Copiah Lincoln Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value computer science schools in Mississippi. Located in the rural area of Wesson, Copiah Lincoln Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,200, with out-of-state students paying around $5,200. Graduates go on to earn a median of $31,241 ten years after entry.
Itawamba Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value computer science schools. Located in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,420, compared with $5,820 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,942 to complete the computer science program here. Computer Science graduates of Itawamba Community College earn a median of $40,832 early in their careers. Set against $10,942 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northwest Mississippi Community College earned it the #3 place for computer science. Northwest Mississippi Community College is a large public school located in the town of Senatobia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,740. Computer Science graduates carry a median of $9,990 in student loans. Early-career computer science graduates make about $35,001. That is a strong return on a $9,990 median debt.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.